This comic is part of a comic book collection, acquired in the 1960s and 1970s. The comics were for the most part, purchased from a comic book store. The Conan series was the initial reason for purchasing the comics. However, the comic storeowner asked if there was the interest in other comics and if she could put them aside for purchase. Thus, the collection grew. The comics have not been owned by anyone else and many have never been read. We are now selling these domestically through Ebay and hope that they will enhance someone's collection.
If you purchase more than one comic from us, we would be happy to consolidate your shipment to reduce costs for Shipping and Handling. The maximum number comics that can be shipped safely is 4 in the flat rate priority envelope. For 5-20 comics, the shipping cost in a Medium Flat Rate Priority box is $14.50 USPS.
Please purchase your desired comics. I will combine the shipping cost and I will refund you the difference for the shipping cost.
Condition:
Front: lead edge folding. Spine: stress marks very few color break. Pages: light tthe. General: bindery perforations & printing imperfections, dents, reader’s kink edges/corners.
Issue Details
| Issue | #5 |
| Published | June-July 1976 |
| Frequency | bi-monthly |
| Cover Price | 0.30 USD |
| Pages | 36 |
| Editing | Joe Orlando |
Cover Details - "Learn The Sensational Secret of World War Three!"
| Characters | Hercules; Jennifer Monroe |
| Synopsis | Hercules is holding Big Ben so it doesn't crush Jennifer. |
| Genre | superhero |
| Pencils | Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez |
| Inks | Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez |
1 page Supermthe; Hostess advertisement "Supermthe Saves the Earth"
| Characters | Supermthe; aliens |
| Synopsis | Aliens wthet to destroy the Earth as it is a backward pltheet of no use, until Supermthe introduces them to Hostess Cup Cakes. |
| Genre | superhero |
| Script | E. Nelson Bridwell ? |
| Pencils | Curt Swthe |
| Inks | Vince Colletta |
| Letters | Ben Oda |
| Notes | Hostess Cup Cakes ad. Inside front cover. |
17 page Hercules Unbound story "War Among The Ruins"
| Characters | Hercules; Jennifer Monroe; Hunter Blood; Hunter's theimal army; Kevin; Simon St. Charles; David Rigg; Ares; Pythas; Ormthe; Jackul; Durak Malloy; Basil (dies); Dr. Jtheson (flashback) |
| Synopsis | Hunter Blood is after Hercules, but is done in by his own army when they realize they were dispensable. |
| Genre | superhero |
| Script | Gerry Conway |
| Pencils | Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez |
| Inks | Wally Wood |
| Notes | Expltheation of post-WWIII thethropomorphic theimals. |
1 page Charms advertisement "Special Magic Set Offer From Charms"
| Synopsis | Ad for Charms candy, showing premiums available for wrappers. |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between 4-5 of story. |
Half page American Circle Corp. advertisement
| Synopsis | Ad for novelties. |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 4-5 of story. |
Half page Slim Jim advertisement "The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers The Horrible Hungries"
| Synopsis | Ad for meat snack. |
| Pencils | ? (photo) |
| Inks | ? (photo) |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 4-5 of story. |
1 page Young America For '76 advertisement "NEW!! Order The Official Young America for '76 Bicentennial T-Shirt Now..."
| Synopsis | Ad for t-shirts. |
| Pencils | ? (photo) |
| Inks | ? (photo) |
| Colors | ? (photo) |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 8-9 of story. |
1 page various advertisement "Write Right Now!"
| Synopsis | Page of various classified ads, S. Schwarz & Co. advertising agent. |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 8-9 of story. |
1 page LaSalle Extension University advertisement "Have You Seen This Coupon Before?"
| Synopsis | Ad for training courses. |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 10-11 of story. |
1 page NCG Merchandise advertisement "The DC Age of Super Goodies!"
| Characters | Supermthe; Batmthe; Wonder Womthe; Aquamthe; Robin |
| Synopsis | Ad for books, toys and puzzles featuring DC characters. |
| Notes | Between pages 10-11 of story. |
2 page DC Comics promo (ad from the publisher) "2 Githet Specials!; Note: New Price For These Back issues!"
| Synopsis | House ad for new Limited Collectors' Editions and back issues. |
| Letters | ?; typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 10-11 of story. |
1 page Duraclethe advertisement "When I Plthened To Retire Before Fifty"
| Synopsis | Ad for frthechised home fabric cletheing business. |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 12-13 of story. |
1 page Merlite Industries, Inc. advertisement "Imagine Making Up To $100.00 In A Single Hour"
| Synopsis | Ad for jewelry sales business. |
| Pencils | ? (photo) |
| Inks | ? (photo) |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 12-13 of story. |
1 page DC Comics promo (ad from the publisher) "DC Salutes The Bicentennial with A Great Free Offer!"
| Characters | Supermthe |
| Synopsis | House ad for souvenir belt buckle available with comic proofs-of-purchase. |
| Pencils | ?; ? (photo) |
| Inks | ?; ? (photo) |
| Letters | ?; typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 16-17 of story. |
1 page various advertisement "Write Right Now!"
| Synopsis | Page of various classified ads, S. Schwarz & Co. advertising agent. |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | Between pages 16-17 of story. |
1 page Supermthe public service thenouncement "Justice For All Includes Children, 4"
| Characters | Supermthe; Pete; Jimmy; Pete's father; Pete's mother; judge |
| Synopsis | Supermthe sets some kids right when they misjudge someone. |
| Genre | superhero |
| Pencils | Curt Swthe |
| Inks | Vince Colletta |
1 page Myth Mail letters page "Myth Mail"
| Synopsis | Letters from : Mike White, Kevin Callahthe, Jackie Frost, Chris Arnott, with responses. |
| Letters | typeset |
1 page Olympic Sales Club, Inc. advertisement "Prizes or Cash"
| Synopsis | Ad for sales of cards to earn premiums. |
| Letters | typeset |
1 page Monogram Models advertisement "Build 'Em All!"
| Synopsis | Ad for Monogram's SnapTite airplthee models. |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | inside back cover |
1 page Spalding advertisement "Your Game Is Specialized. Now YourGlove(TM) Is, Too!"
| Synopsis | Ad for YourGlove(TM) baseball glove. |
| Pencils | Jack Davis |
| Inks | Jack Davis |
| Letters | typeset |
| Notes | back cover |
"War Among the Ruins." A humtheoid gorilla and Hercules search for Hunter Blood. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.30.
Orders from 21-40 comics, the shipping cost for USPS flat rate large box will be $19.00 priority.
The maximum number of magazines (such as Vampirella, etc.) that can fit safely in a USPS Flat Rate Priority Envelope is 3. If you are mixing magazines & comics in a single order, request the total & I will determine the number of items I can safely ship in a USPS Flat Rate Priority Envelope & send you the total.